
I would highly recommend Circus to everyone wanting the best for their children,Danielle S(Mother of Child)

The garden is fantastic with lots of activities each day. I would recommend.Jessica W(Mother of Child)


I would highly recommend Circus to everyone wanting the best for their children,Danielle S(Mother of Child)

The garden is fantastic with lots of activities each day. I would recommend.Jessica W(Mother of Child)


Circus Day Nursery Ltd has been established with a focus on quality early years learning, taking pride in an atmosphere where children can thrive and feel motivated.
An extensive and beautiful garden and a flexible range of play resources allow for a flexible approach to key early years goals, as well as many additional enhanced activities, including Forest School. Each day is packed with a variety of learning and development...
Circus Day Nursery Ltd has been established with a focus on quality early years learning, taking pride in an atmosphere where children can thrive and feel motivated.
An extensive and beautiful garden and a flexible range of play resources allow for a flexible approach to key early years goals, as well as many additional enhanced activities, including Forest School. Each day is packed with a variety of learning and development activities, along with outdoor play.
An all-weather surface and canopy mean there is the opportunity for outdoor play, whatever the weather, with children enjoying the nature and growing sections, along with all the other sections in the garden.
As well as a skilled approach to education, the nursery also supports healthy eating, supporting each individual child's diet. The head chef has a wonderful array of beautiful recipes that the children love and thoroughly enjoy. The children also engage in cooking and baking sessions.
The setting has recently achieved the Millie's Mark Award, ensuring all staff are qualified in Pediatric First Aid, offering peace of mind and prestigious award the setting is proud and honoured to have achieved.
If you would like to book for a personal tour, it would be a pleasure to show you this wonderful setting, have the opportunity to meet the dedicated team and have any questions answered.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Sue Wilson
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katie Cove (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 48
Total Places for Children
- 119
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- The driveway is a sweeping drive with options to drop off and pick up outside the building. In addition, there are spaces on Pittville Circus Road, if the car park is full or you anticipate spending more time at the setting. Either way the nursery will welcome you whole heartedly and look forward to meeting you.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£566/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£111
3 days per week
£566
5 days per week
£1,399
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,250 / month (£98 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £684/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Contact Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school to get a personalised quote:
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (130)
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has 130 reviews.
We have 2 children at Circus Day Nursery and they have been fantastic throughout, I cannot understate how great they have been for us and our family. From the children's perspective, they love going there, always have a great time, eat well and have made great friends with other children and...
We have 2 children at Circus Day Nursery and they have been fantastic throughout, I cannot understate how great they have been for us and our family. From the children's perspective, they love going there, always have a great time, eat well and have made great friends with other children and teachers. The rooms are set up well, with lots of variety and toys to play with. They are always well staffed and they put on fun activities for the kids every day. From a parent perspective, they are always friendly and helpful and you never feel like you are taking up there time when you want ask to something. Every-time we have needed support or extra sessions, they have been amazing and it always feels like they are working with you to help as much as they possibly can. It feels like a place that genuinely cares about you and your children and not just a business focused on making money. I really cant rate them highly enough, Circus is Ace.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to reflect on your children's childcare, for trusting the team at Circus to care for your child, and for such a heartfelt positive review, which will be shared with the whole team. It means so much to our dedicated staff to read such encouraging feedback and...
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to reflect on your children's childcare, for trusting the team at Circus to care for your child, and for such a heartfelt positive review, which will be shared with the whole team. It means so much to our dedicated staff to read such encouraging feedback and to know parents have taken the time to show appreciation and gratitude. With fondest wishes, Sue and the team at Circus.
It is quite clear from the way the staff are consistent that they love to work there and that is...
It is quite clear from the way the staff are consistent that they love to work there and that is reflected in the way they talk to the parents and the way they treat our children.
Both my children were breastfed and totally attached and I know without a doubt that the team there made my children feel as comfortable there as they possibly could. Not once has my child cried going into nursery. And after a few short sessions of being overtired when I pick them up, they turn into excited to be their children who are so so happy to see me when I pick them up. It's a testament to the staff that they aren't sobbing their eyes out, wishing that I'd been there all day, they really takes the guilt away from being a working parent.
Thank you for your wonderful positive comments, which mean the world to the team, when such appreciation is shared. The team work extremely hard and show dedication in supporting parents. With gratitude and fondest wishes, Sue and the Circus team.
A huge thank you to the whole team, the chef, who cooks better than me, administration, who have been faultless, and the carers, who have been...
A huge thank you to the whole team, the chef, who cooks better than me, administration, who have been faultless, and the carers, who have been inspiring.
We now have a wonderful collection of preschool art.
Thank you so much for your kind and positive review, which the team truly appreciate. We are pleased you have had such a wonderful experience with all the staff and grateful for your recommendation. With appreciation, from Sue and all the Circus Team.
The staff were all very kind and we were impressed that they knew all the names of the children in the nursery. If we had any concerns or worries, the staff were very good at alleviating our concerns. Nothing was too much bother and they were welcoming and supportive. Great outdoor space and the...
The staff were all very kind and we were impressed that they knew all the names of the children in the nursery. If we had any concerns or worries, the staff were very good at alleviating our concerns. Nothing was too much bother and they were welcoming and supportive. Great outdoor space and the team are always improving/updating facilities. Great nursery - would highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful words, which mean so much to our hardworking, dedicated staff, and for noting how welcoming and supportive they were. We are thrilled you'd recommend us, and we continually reflect, improve, and maintain our high standards. With much appreciation, Sue and all the Circus Team.
I can see why Circus has won so many awards! The team is absolutely lovely and made my daughter's settling incredibly smooth. From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm, attentive, and clearly genuinely care about the children they are looking after. My daughter took to them straight away,...
I can see why Circus has won so many awards! The team is absolutely lovely and made my daughter's settling incredibly smooth. From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm, attentive, and clearly genuinely care about the children they are looking after. My daughter took to them straight away, which as a parent is the biggest relief you can ask for. The environment is very welcoming, and thoughtfully set up. I'd recommend Circus to any parent without hesitation.
Sincere gratitude for taking the time to write such a wonderful review; it truly reflects the hard work and passion of our dedicated team at Circus, and it means so much to them to read such positive comments. With warm regards and appreciation, Sue, Managing Director.
We have been extremely pleased with the care provided at Circus Day Nursery over the past two years. The staff consistently demonstrate dedication and a genuine fondness for the children. We are very happy with the progress and development our children have made. We highly recommend Circus Day...
We have been extremely pleased with the care provided at Circus Day Nursery over the past two years. The staff consistently demonstrate dedication and a genuine fondness for the children. We are very happy with the progress and development our children have made. We highly recommend Circus Day Nursery to other families seeking excellent childcare.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for taking the time to review our childcare setting. We appreciate that you have not experienced our food/nutrition; hence, you have left this with no rating. The staff are always extremely grateful to read the feedback, and it means a lot to the...
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for taking the time to review our childcare setting. We appreciate that you have not experienced our food/nutrition; hence, you have left this with no rating. The staff are always extremely grateful to read the feedback, and it means a lot to the hardworking, dedicated team. We are thrilled you are pleased with the care provided, that staff have demonstrated a genuine fondness for the children, and that you are happy with your children's progress and development. Thank you for recommending Circus Day Nursery. With appreciation and gratitude, Sue and the team.
Both my sons attended Circus Day Nursery and really enjoyed their time at the nursery. The staff are wonderful and do a brilliant job of looking after the children, making them happy and relaxed. As a parent, the communication has always been excellent, giving me complete peace of mind every single...
Both my sons attended Circus Day Nursery and really enjoyed their time at the nursery. The staff are wonderful and do a brilliant job of looking after the children, making them happy and relaxed. As a parent, the communication has always been excellent, giving me complete peace of mind every single day. They help to provide a lovely setting for the children, where they can thrive and enjoy all the activities on offer. The outdoor space in the nursery is fantastic too and has so much space for the children to explore and enjoy lots of fun. We have so many lovely memories of the time spent there and would definitely recommend the nursery to anyone considering it.
Thank you for your heartfelt, inspiring response showing appreciation to the team of excellent staff. We are pleased you have had peace of mind, and your child has thrived and enjoyed time in our care. We are pleased to hear you carry many lovely memories and would recommend Circus. We wish you...
Thank you for your heartfelt, inspiring response showing appreciation to the team of excellent staff. We are pleased you have had peace of mind, and your child has thrived and enjoyed time in our care. We are pleased to hear you carry many lovely memories and would recommend Circus. We wish you all the very best and thank you for choosing Circus and entrusting your precious sons in our care. With gratitude and fondest wishes, all the team at Circus
The outdoor facilities are fantastic, giving the children plenty of...
The outdoor facilities are fantastic, giving the children plenty of opportunities to play and explore. The meals are great too, and it's reassuring to know they're so well looked after. Most importantly, both of my children have made some really lovely friendships and have always been happy there.
We're so grateful for everything the team has done and would highly recommend this nursery to other families.
Thank you for your lovely, positive, and kind words, which truly inspire the hard-working, dedicated team. We are so pleased to read how happy your children have been and how they have made some great friendships. With appreciation and gratitude, from all the team.
The staff have been absolutely amazing, always going above...
The staff have been absolutely amazing, always going above and beyond to support not only our child's learning and development but also our family. Their kindness, patience, and genuine care have made such a positive difference, and it has been wonderful to see our child grow in confidence, independence, and happiness during his time at the nursery.
Thank you for everything you have done, you have made such a lasting impact on our family, and we will always look back on our time at the nursery with fondness. We would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. This means the world to our dedicated team, who are inspired to make a positive difference to the lives of the many children we care for. Your words are so positive and capture the true essence of what we are passionately and continuously...
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. This means the world to our dedicated team, who are inspired to make a positive difference to the lives of the many children we care for. Your words are so positive and capture the true essence of what we are passionately and continuously trying to improve at Circus Day Nursery. With appreciation and gratitude, Sue and all the team at Circus.
Couldn't be more thrilled with the team at Circus- from tour to enrolment you truly feel the care the team has for families. The setting is lovely and thoughtful. We're excited for our child to thrive here.
Couldn't be more thrilled with the team at Circus- from tour to enrolment you truly feel the care the team has for families. The setting is lovely and thoughtful. We're excited for our child to thrive here.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and positive review. We are thrilled to read your feedback and sincerely appreciate the effort you put into reviewing us. We are looking forward to welcoming your child to the setting, and we are so pleased you have chosen Circus Day Nursery.
Choosing a nursery is one of the biggest decisions you make as a parent, and I can honestly say sending Luca here has been one of the best decisions i ever made. From the very beginning, the staff have welcomed him with such warmth, kindness, and genuine love that it instantly put our hearts at...
Since starting, Luca has come on in absolute leaps and bounds. His confidence has blossomed, his speech has developed so much, and he's grown into such a happy, curious little boy. I truly believe that's down to the nurturing environment the nursery provides.
What makes this place so special is the staff. You can feel how deeply they care about every single child. They don't just "look after" them - they invest in them, encourage them, celebrate them, and love them as if they were their own. That level of care is priceless.
The biggest sign of all is how much Luca talks about nursery at home.
It truly feels like an extension of our family, and I couldn't ask for more for my little boy.
Thank you so much for your kind, encouraging and inspiring words. Sharing your appreciation means so much to the dedicated team of staff who work passionately to provide quality care, and we will share this wonderful testimony with them. We are so grateful that you took the time to honour and share your experience. With sincere appreciation, Sue and all the team.
Circus Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery with amazing facilities. They took our little one under their wing and she flourish during her time on jugglers. She was always rather anxious to attend a nursery setting and struggled with transitions but they found a way to make her comfortable, connect...
Circus Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery with amazing facilities. They took our little one under their wing and she flourish during her time on jugglers. She was always rather anxious to attend a nursery setting and struggled with transitions but they found a way to make her comfortable, connect with her on her emotional level and eased her into her day. We will forever be grateful to the staff who helped set her up for the endeavour of going to school.
Thank you so much for your lovely, kind comments, which of course will be shared with the team. We truly appreciate reading such wonderful feedback as the dedicated staff work so hard and passionately to make a positive difference to the early years in caring for your children, and such gratitude goes a long way! With sincere appreciation, Sue and all the wonderful team at Circus.
We have now had two children at Circus and couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. It is a second home for our family and we have always felt that our sons have received the best of care as well as fun experiences and positive interactions with staff. Both our children started in the baby...
We have now had two children at Circus and couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. It is a second home for our family and we have always felt that our sons have received the best of care as well as fun experiences and positive interactions with staff. Both our children started in the baby suite before they were six months old, which initially was an anxiety for us but they thrived straight away and I noted how quickly all staff across the four floors of the nursery seemed to learn their names which was nice! Any queries or concerns I have ever had have been dealt with promptly and professionally and we have always felt well informed about our children's days in the evening handover. I cannot recommend the setting highly enough.
Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive and inspirational feedback, which will be shared with the team. Your comments truly capture the passion and dedication that the staff bring each day to making a professional difference. With gratitude and appreciation for the time taken to share this wonderful feedback, Sue and all the Circus team.
Both of my daughters attended Circus from a year old all the way until primary school. They both still have fond memories of their time there and still ask frequently to visit. The garden space is beautiful, the provisions are excellent, the staff are warm annd nurturing and both of them truly...
Both of my daughters attended Circus from a year old all the way until primary school. They both still have fond memories of their time there and still ask frequently to visit. The garden space is beautiful, the provisions are excellent, the staff are warm annd nurturing and both of them truly thrived at Circus!
Thank you so much for your kind and positive feedback, which the dedicated team really appreciate. Thank you for choosing Circus. We are thrilled to hear of the fond memories your children have of their nurturing time at Circus and how they thrived. With appreciation and gratitude, Sue Wilson
We cannot recommend Circus Day Nursery enough. From the very first visit, the setting felt warm, calm and genuinely caring. The team have been so welcoming and supportive, especially while our little one has been settling in, and it's clear they really understand how big this transition can be for...
A special thank you to Ellie and Lucy for their patience and reassurance, and to Jay and Katie for always being helpful and quick to respond whenever we have a question. You always feel listened to, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble.
Most of all, Samantha has been incredible. Every day she makes our little one feel safe, comforted and looked after, and that peace of mind means everything to us. The care is consistent, thoughtful and personal, and you can tell the whole team genuinely care about the children.
Thank you to everyone at Circus. It really does feel like a family.
Thank you so much for your kind words and heartfelt review. It's wonderful to read, and the team really appreciates your comments. I am so pleased to read such positive comments about the staff team, which we will share with everyone. With gratitude, Sue Wilson
He has formed some really...
He has formed some really special connections with the staff - they are genuinely caring, attentive, and know him so well. It means everything to me that everyone knows who he is, understands his little personality, and treats him as an individual rather than just another child.
Any questions or concerns I've ever had are always responded to in a timely, thoughtful manner, which gives me huge reassurance as a parent. Communication is clear, supportive, and reliable.
Our little boyis our sunshine, and being able to leave him somewhere where I feel complete trust and confidence is priceless. I genuinely trust the Circus team completely and feel incredibly grateful to have found such a nurturing and warm nursery.
Thank you sincerely for your positive words and kind thoughts shared. We are thrilled that your son has enjoyed his journey with the exceptional care he has received and has formed some really positive bonds. Such words mean so much to the hard-working team, and we are so grateful to hear how...
Thank you sincerely for your positive words and kind thoughts shared. We are thrilled that your son has enjoyed his journey with the exceptional care he has received and has formed some really positive bonds. Such words mean so much to the hard-working team, and we are so grateful to hear how happy and content you are with your choice to come to Circus. This will be shared with all the dedicated team, Kind regards Sue
Circus is a superb nursery. They give excellent support to our daughter and ensure she is doing loads of fun and educational activities. Every time she moves up a room she takes a massive leap in her development. The room leader of her current room is particularly exceptional. We're looking forward...
Circus is a superb nursery. They give excellent support to our daughter and ensure she is doing loads of fun and educational activities. Every time she moves up a room she takes a massive leap in her development. The room leader of her current room is particularly exceptional. We're looking forward to sending our son there
Thank you so much for your kind, positive feedback, which the hard-working, dedicated staff really appreciate. We are thrilled to hear how much your daughter is enjoying her time at nursery, and we look forward to sharing this precious time with her brother too :) Kind regards, Sue Wilson
After an amazing journey at Circus from baby suite to preschool with our eldest child, we had no hesitation returning with our second and wouldn't have gone anywhere else. The care and genuine love for the children is amazing, our daughter goes in happy, leaves happy and talks non stop about...
After an amazing journey at Circus from baby suite to preschool with our eldest child, we had no hesitation returning with our second and wouldn't have gone anywhere else. The care and genuine love for the children is amazing, our daughter goes in happy, leaves happy and talks non stop about nursery at home. We're especially touched by the continuity of key workers, keeping the same key worker with our family and seeing both siblings through. We'd be lost without you and not sure what we'll do when there's no more children to send! Can they look after me? Amazing work.
Thank you for your wonderful, positive feedback and kind words, which mean so much to the hard-working, dedicated team. We are thrilled that your daughter is so happy at nursery and that you appreciate Circus :) Kind regards, Sue Wilson
We are so glad we chose Circus Day for our daughter. She is having a wonderful time, making friends, enjoying the outdoors and joining into all the different activities. The staff is always there to help and the daily handover guarantees that we are aware of everything that happened each day. The...
We are so glad we chose Circus Day for our daughter. She is having a wonderful time, making friends, enjoying the outdoors and joining into all the different activities. The staff is always there to help and the daily handover guarantees that we are aware of everything that happened each day. The monthly newsletters are a great way to learn about what's going on and upcoming events. All the staff we interact with have been lovely, from the staff meeting you at the door to people answering the phone and the immediate carers on her floor. We are glad that all food is prepared on site allowing for a nutritious diet and ensuring any dietary requirements are met.
Thank you so much for your wonderful, positive comments, which are very much appreciated. We are so pleased that you chose Circus Day Nursery and that your daughter is having a lovely time and enjoying her days at nursery. We are pleased you appreciate our monthly newsletter and enjoy the nutritious food that meets dietary requirements. Kind regards, Sue Wilson
Our little boy has been at Circus Day nursery since he was 10 months old, and our experience over the last 15 months has been amazing. The staff have all been wonderful, really getting to know our boy, what he likes and doesn't like, particularly when he first started and was a very fussy sleeper....
Our little boy has been at Circus Day nursery since he was 10 months old, and our experience over the last 15 months has been amazing. The staff have all been wonderful, really getting to know our boy, what he likes and doesn't like, particularly when he first started and was a very fussy sleeper. The activities are so varied, engaging and helpful always has a lot of fun, and they spend so much time outdoors, even if the weather isn't brilliant they try to get the kids outside. The food menu is amazing and caters to all his needs. I like the fact that the staff have taken the time to get to know the kids when they move to a new room, and letting them form bonds with the staff before allocating a key worker.
Kind regards, Sue Wilson
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We are a highly dedicated professional team, driven by the passion to make a positive difference within the Early Years.
Please take time to read...
We are a highly dedicated professional team, driven by the passion to make a positive difference within the Early Years.
Please take time to read through our validated reviews on the review page as many parents and families past and present have taken the time to show their appreciation and gratitude.
As a team we are all striving to work together, bringing experience, enjoyment, motivation and above all passion in the best interests of the child's learning and development throughout their exciting journey through Circus.
Frequently Asked Questions about Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school
How much does Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school cost?
Typical fees at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school are £98 / day (without govt. funding), calculated from data given to us by the nursery. Your final quote may vary.
What is the Age Range of Children that Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 119 Children.
How far is Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Cheltenham?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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